UPDATE: 8:25 pm
The New York Times’ Maggie Haberman reports that Donald Trump Jr. said, “I just spoke to my father on the phone, and he is in great spirits.”
UPDATE: 8:15 pm
Two sources briefed The New York Times that a rally attendee was killed in the assassination attempt.
UPDATE: 7:36 pm
New video footage from the Butler Farm Show grounds shows the body of the attempted assassin on the roof of building approximately 400 feet from where President Trump was speaking. Gunfire from Secret Service agents killed him. The suspect’s identity remains unknown.
The shooter on the roof fired at Trump from outside the security perimeter, using the elevated position for a clear line of sight.
A witness on a nearby building informed a BBC reporter that he had seen the shooter crawling onto the roof with a rifle and had tried to warn law enforcement for “two or three minutes” prior to the shooting.
UPDATE: 7:31 pm
The Secret Service has confirmed that former President Donald Trump is safe and under protective measures following the shooting at today’s rally. A spokesperson stated that Trump is “fine” and described the incident as a “heinous act.” However, specific details about what transpired at the event remain scant.
The suspect has been “neutralized,” according to law enforcement sources.
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A retired two-star general standing behind the president was shot, too…
Former President Donald Trump defiantly raised his fist following an apparent assassination attempt at today’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Moments after the first shot rang out, Trump reached toward his ear and blood streaked across his face.
The shots came as Trump began discussing immigration in his stump speech. Bystanders said the sound resembled that of a small-caliber weapon.
Secret Service agents quickly whisked Trump off the stage, but not before he signaled to the crowd and appeared to shout the word “fight” multiple times.
Billionaire Elon Musk voiced his support for Trump following the attack. βI fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery,β Musk said.
The entrepreneur made a substantial donation to a pro-Trump super PAC backing the Republican nominee in swing states, according to a report from Bloomberg on Friday. The exact amount of the donation was not disclosed.
Commenters on X praised the 45th president’s response, suggesting it might have secured his victory in the election.
Additional reactions poured in.
The alleged gunman is down, according to the county prosecutor.
This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.
I’ve said it a long time ago…….PRESIDENT TRUMP IS GOD’S VESSEL, HE WILL NOT LET HIM FAIL…..
This to me is proof…..no one but GOD himself could have protected PRESIDENT TRUMP from this bullet …..
just ‘one inch’ to the right and PRESIDENT TRUMP would have been killed…..GOD has chosen him to lead AMERICA out of this mire the DEMON-KKK-RATS have put us in……
get prepared my fellow AMERICANS because when PRESIDENT TRUMP reassumes office the SHIT is really going to hit the FAN…….
GOD BLESSS PRESIDENT TRUMP…..2024……
GOD BLESS OUR BELOVED AMERICA AND HER HERO TROOPS AND PAYRIOTS…..EMEN……
Thank God the assassination attempt did not succeed and that the shooter will never again be able to attempt to kill anyone. There are probably Trump haters who are sad that the shooter failed to kill him. We should not want any U.S. President past, present, or future to be assassinated regardless of whether or not we agree with him politically.
Those wishing ill will upon the United States should leave the country immediately. Go and hate from afar. You are not welcome here. Regardless your ideology, you will be found out.